The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

DEW's Labor Market Information (LMI) division is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website: lmi.sc.gov. This site provides vital data about our state’s workforce, including statistics about the current job market, historical records, and a myriad of resources about our state’s employment, unemployment, industries, and occupations. Explore the official source of LMI in South Carolina by visiting www.lmi.sc.gov.

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S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and CompTIA Partnership

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Partners with worldwide technology leader, CompTIA, to provide I.T. training opportunities for South…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's September 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement September 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “South Carolina celebrated…

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2021

Jamie Suber Appointed to National Association of State Workforce Agencies Board

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce’s Jamie Suber selected to serve leadership roles with the National Association of State Workforce…

DEW and Lt. Gov. Partner Through Youth PSA

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette partner to share the number one thing employers are looking for when…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's August 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement August 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “It is another month of good news…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's July 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement July 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “There is great news to report this…

DEW Approved for Second Round of Department of Defense Funding

At a Time When Supply Chain Security Has Proven Imperative, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is Approved for Second Round of…